Earlier this month Paul from Restorative Gloucestershire visited the Drop-In. We had invited him to meet with the young people so he could ask them how they feel about Gloucester Police force. This was something that the youth team were
Fight Factory Visit
The Youthwork team organised a trip to the fight factory in Gloucester for non-contact fitness session following on from the young people enjoying the pad work in Drop in with James. Five young people signed up and the excitement grew
Josh’s Story
This month’s case study is about a young person who has been with The Door for years. He has struggled find his way in life, but he has always been hard working and doesn’t like being out of work. Over
Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte is currently really blossoming, thanks to the work of Annie, Focused Intervention Youthworker (Education, Employment and Training). When Annie first met Charlotte, she was a little unsure what they wanted to do and which direction to go in. Annie has been working
Elizabeth’s Story
This month’s case study is about a young person who was made homeless after being kick out of her boyfriend’s house. She was unable to go home because of problems surrounding DV. I worked closely with her, putting her in
Tom’s Story
This month’s case study is about a young person who struggles with confidence issues. He lives at home with his mum and 3 brothers; home life isn’t the greatest so he would really like to move out and find a
Starbucks Supports The Door
Fancy a coffee? Starbucks the coffee tycoon has supported over 50 local young people within the Stroud District by funding towards The Door Youth Projects summer trips, enabling the charity to subsidise the costs making it affordable for young people. Fundraiser, Harry Gardner
Sport England create new opportunities for young people in Stroud
The Door Youth Project has just received Lottery Funding from Sport England to deliver an innovative sport project containing boxersize and circuit training to help local young people to engage with sport while improving their health, fitness and mental well being. James Honey Youth Work Manager says ”We
Carley’s Story
Carley is a 13 year old we have got to know better over the past couple weeks of the summer holidays. She is the eldest sibling living with her mum and younger brother. Her dad is currently in prison and will be
Emily’s Story
Three years ago Emily was a very quiet timid young person who could be easily overlooked within a crowded room. She would often be content with her own company or follow the crowd of friends who she would hang about